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Opening hours

The Fisheries and Maritime Museum is open every day of the week from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
During the schools' summer break, we are open every day of the week from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The museum will be closed on December 24th, 25th, and 31st, as well as January 1st

Ticket prices

Adult (18+): 175 DKK per person
Guests under 18: Free admission*
*Children under 15 may only enter when accompanied by an adult.
Students: 125 DKK*
*Upon presentation of a valid student ID
Group (min. 15 adults): 125 DKK per person

Arrival and parking

The address of the Fisheries and Maritime Museum is Tarphagevej 2, 6710 Esbjerg V

Parking at the museum is FREE.

At the museum, you'll find regular parking spaces, spaces with charging stations for electric cars, spaces for vehicles with disability permits, and parking spaces for buses.

Food and drink

Make your day at the museum even more enjoyable with a visit to Café MS Smag. Here, you can settle in for lunch or take a break with coffee, cake, or ice cream during your visit.

If you are a group of more than ten people, please make a reservation in advance. It is not possible to make reservations during school breaks.

Bring your own food

You’re also welcome to bring your own food when you visit the Fisheries and Maritime Museum. You can eat it in the lunchroom by the coat check or at the tables and benches in the Open Air Exhibition. Food brought from home may not be eaten in Café MS Smag.

For children

The Fisheries and Maritime Museum offers plenty of activities for children of all ages.

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For Schools and Daycare Centers

Find out how to get the most out of your visit when you come to see us with a school class or daycare group.

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For groups

If you are visiting the Fisheries and Maritime Museum as a private group, we recommend that you take part in an introductory session, a guided tour, or perhaps a lecture. If your group has more than 20 people, please let us know in advance so we can help ensure you have a great visit.

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For Businesses

Would you like to visit the Fisheries and Maritime Museum with your company, are you looking for a meeting room, or would you like to collaborate with us?

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Practical information

A great museum visit starts right at home. On this page, you’ll find information about parking, find out if you can bring your dog to the museum, and much more.

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Take a piece of the experience home with you

In the Fisheries and Maritime Museum’s gift shop, you’ll find a carefully curated selection of items inspired by the sea, the west coast, and the museum’s stories.

Find gifts and wonderful memories for both children and adults—from teddy bears, nautical-themed toys, and souvenirs to clothing from Lakor, candy, and delicacies.

Stop by the store and take a little something from your visit home with you.

Payment

You can pay with cash in Danish kroner and euros (bills). You can also pay with Dankort, Visa, Eurocard, MasterCard, American Express, Diners, JCB, and Maestro.

Dogs and Other Pets

Dogs and other pets are welcome on a leash at the Open Air Exhibition, but they are not allowed inside.

At the Open Air Exhibition, you'll find a dog parking area where you can tie your dog up. There are also water bowls here.

You'll also find bags for picking up after your dog. Thank you for using them!

Guide dogs and service dogs are welcome throughout the museum.

Closet

You can store your outerwear and bags in our coatroom, where you'll find both open shelves and lockable lockers.

Use of the lockers is free, but you must pay a deposit of 200 DKK, which will be refunded when you return the key. Please go to the ticket office to gain access to the lockers.

Discounts

We offer free admission or discounts to a number of our guests. You get free admission if you:

Are under 18 years of age
Is blind
Has a valid annual pass

Admission is also free for:

Caregivers with a caregiver card issued by the Danish Disability Organizations
Caregivers who, as part of a hjemmebaseret indsats, visit the museum with the child they are assigned to and a parent. Proof that the caregiver is on duty must be provided.
Press and photographers by prior arrangement

You can get a discount on admission if you:

are a student and presents a valid student ID
Uses a wheelchair or walker
Are visiting the museum with a group of more than 15 adults

Special rules apply to schools and daycare centers; you can read more about them here. We do not offer a separate senior discount.

Photos and Video

It is allowed to take photos and video for private use.

If you want to take photos and video for commercial use, you must have a prior agreement. Contact us at kontakt@musvest.dk for more information.

Access Conditions

It’s easy to visit the museum, even if you have difficulty walking or use a wheelchair. Wherever there are stairs, there are also elevators, wheelchair lifts, or ramps. In the Open Air Exhibition, there are also paths. However, it may be difficult to enter all of the buildings.

You are welcome to bring your guide dog or service dog with you when you visit the museum, as long as they are on a leash.

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Questions and Answers

Here you'll find answers to some of the questions you may have before your visit to the Fisheries and Maritime Museum.